Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Consciously CREATE 2024
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, uncover patterns from 2023, design your ideal 2024, celebrate what you’re proud of and explore what you learned. 10 a.m. $47. www.stacyrayekellogg.com
Vaccine Clinic & Testing Kits
Advantage Homeless Day Center 240 North Avenue, Athens, United StatesHosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health, get COVID-19 vaccine and test kits. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Cocoa and Crafts
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy some hot cocoa while doing craft activities. Ages 6 & under. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk about portraiture in the Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the end of Dry January with a variety of Spanish wines as well as small bites. 6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Exquisite Desolation
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Silent Films and Cocktails
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSettle in with a drink for a night of silent film showings. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMateo Fennell will speak about native tree species that benefit birds and detecting tree diseases. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
Atomic Age Film Series
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented in conjunction with the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun,” watch the film screening of Hiroshima, Mon Amour. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
A$$$$CAT & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes inspired by a guest monologist followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a triple feature with Lan Lacin, Emily Holden and Kenny Smallhorn. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Native Plant Propagation
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of propagating native wildflowers and shrubs. Registration required. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Homeschool Series
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about Georgia’s symbols by diving into animals and plants that represent the state. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). accgovga.myrec.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight flow jams with Athens Middle Eastern Orchestra. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Father Daughter Dance
Braselton Civic Center 27 East Lake Drive, Braselton, United StatesThe Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett hosts its 15th annual dance with proceeds benefitting the club’s community service. Feb. 2, 7–9 p.m. Feb. 3, 5–7 p.m. & 8–10 p.m. $100. www.northgwinnettkiwanis.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department presents Shakespeare’s classic, magic-infused comedy play. Feb. 2–3, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
small talk, BIG SHOW
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring Kelly Petronis and the musical stylings of libbaloops. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Let’s Talk Reparations: Linnentown and Beyond
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe documentary Linnentown: Urban Renewal, White Supremacy and the University of Georgia will be shown, followed by a presentation about Athens Reparations Action. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Jewelry Show
The Pearl Girls 548 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, United StatesLocal metal artist Sylvia Dawe’s latest works will be on view. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.thepearlgirls.com
